Canada

Proposed class action lawsuit against 'Freedom Convoy' organizers clears hurdle

OTTAWA - A proposed class action lawsuit against those who allegedly organized and funded the "Freedom Convoy" protests cleared another hurdle on Thursday when the Ontario Court of Appeal refused to d...

Mar 06, 2025

Quebec, Ontario mayors excluded from White House meeting, diplomatic protocol cited

MONTREAL - Montreal Mayor Valrie Plante and St. Catharine's, Ont., Mayor Mat Siscoe have been denied accreditation for a meeting at the White House on Friday amid the trade war between Canada and the ...

Mar 06, 2025

Canadians should expect AI-enabled foreign meddling in election: cybersecurity centre

OTTAWA - The federal cybersecurity centre says China, Russia and Iran are very likely to use tools enabled by artificial intelligence in attempts to meddle in the coming general election campaign. In ...

Mar 06, 2025

Former Canadian Olympic athlete added to FBI's 10 most wanted fugitives list

TORONTO - A former Canadian Olympic snowboarder wanted in the U.S. on multiple charges stemming from his alleged involvement in a transnational drug trafficking ring has been added to the FBI's list o...

Mar 06, 2025

Liberals release long-delayed Africa strategy with no new funding

OTTAWA - The Liberals have released their long-promised Africa strategy, without the funding and media blitz that accompanied their plan for Asia. The strategy calls for an increased focus on trade an...

Mar 06, 2025

Trump's choice for ambassador to Canada speaks his mind, Republican says

A colleague of the Trump administration's choice for ambassador to Canada says he's a frank person who stands up for the U.S. President Donald Trump has chosen former Michigan congressman Pete Hoekstr...

Mar 06, 2025

Trudeau aiming to secure extension to 2031 for signature $10-a-day child-care program

The federal government is trying to secure extensions through to 2031 for its national $10-a-day child-care program ahead of an expected election. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced today that 11...

Mar 06, 2025

Two suspects in migrant drownings in Akwesasne can be extradited to U.S., judge says

MONTREAL - Two people alleged to have participated in a human smuggling operation tied to the drownings of eight migrants in the St. Lawrence River are one step closer to being extradited to the Unite...

Mar 06, 2025

Federal government announces $10M to fund programs to counter antisemitism

OTTAWA - The federal government is putting an additional $10 million into a program aimed at helping community groups counter violent extremism and antisemitism. Official Languages Minister Rachel Ben...

Mar 06, 2025

CP NewsAlert: B.C. signs $670-million pharmacare agreement with federal government

VICTORIA - The British Columbia and federal governments have signed a four-year, $670-million pharmacare agreement, giving universal access to contraceptive and diabetes medications. The plan will sup...

Mar 06, 2025